Senior Backend Developer

phasevtrials.com; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Groundbreaking team in clinical trials

Innovative and collaborative environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

phasevtrials.com in Boston is seeking a talented backend developer to join their R&D team. This role involves creating and refining a state-of-the-art platform for clinical trials, transforming drug development processes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python, API development, and cloud services like AWS. PhaseV offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Python development.
• Over 5 years of experience in designing and developing APIs.
• At least 3 years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS for scalable cloud applications.
• 3+ years of experience using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Passion for working on meaningful products.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complex, cloud-based solution and maintain its quality.
• Deliver results with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
• Design robust, scalable, and testable software solutions.
• Participate in all development phases, including research and testing.

Skills

Python development

API development

Database design

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

PhaseV (HQ in Boston, R&D in Tel Aviv) is a cutting-edge startup, pushing innovation in the drug development process to bring new treatments to more patients, in a more efficient and precise way. Leveraging the power of advanced causal inference and pushing the boundaries of machine learning, PhaseV detects hidden signals in clinical data and extracts actionable insights for planning the optimal trial. The company's proprietary ML-based platform for adaptive clinical trial design and closed-loop execution enables sponsors to easily and quickly unlock the potential of adaptive clinical trials, reveal the optimal adaptive design to meet their trial objectives and execute more efficient, more precise, and more successful clinical trials. Collaborating with 7 of the top pharmaceutical companies, as well as multiple CROs and biotech, we are poised to make a significant impact on how drugs are developed and brought to market.

The Position

We are looking for a talented and driven backend developer to join our R&D team. In this role, you will work closely with our data science, algorithm research, and clinical teams to create and refine a state-of-the‑art clinical trials platform. You’ll take on the exciting challenge of developing an intuitive, efficient, and scalable solution that transforms how drug development clinical trials are designed and executed. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on cutting‑edge healthcare innovation while working at the intersection of technology, data, and medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a complex, cloud‑based solution, and maintain its high level of quality
• Demonstrate a proactive, solution‑driven mindset to deliver results.
• Help in designing robust, scalable, and testable software solutions in a fast‑paced environment
• Take an active part in all development phases, including research, design, development, testing

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science from a recognized university or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Python development
• Over 5 years of experience in designing and developing APIs
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, demonstrating strong database design skills.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, showing proficiency in leveraging AWS services for building and maintaining scalable cloud applications.
• 3+ years of experience in using Docker and Kubernetes, with a solid track record of deploying and managing containerized applications in production environments.
• Last but not least, passion for working on a meaningful product with strong independent coworkers.

What We Offer

• A chance to be a part of a groundbreaking team in the clinical trial domain
• An innovative and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth